Malew Church, also known as St Lupus Kirk Malew, is one of the ancient parish churches of the Isle of Man, dating from the establishment of the parochial system in perhaps the twelfth century. The nave seems to contain surviving mediaeval fabric, notably the west gable, but much has been altered and rebuilt over the years.
The chancel dates from 1781 and the north transept (known as the 'Wing') from 1783. The whole church was unfortunately re-roofed in 1929. Considerable damage was done to the building by inappropriate cement-rendering and other ill-treatment in the 1980's, which is now slowly being corrected.
The current arrangement of the interior dates from the fifty years after 1783, with relatively minor Victorian interventions.
Malew remains officially the parish church for the parish of that name which includes Derbyhaven, Ballasalla, Grenaby, Ballamodha and St Mark's.
If the church is open it is well worth visiting to see the ancient Manx crosses stored in the West Gallery.
The cache
Go to the above co-ordinates where you will find a black memorial stone attached to the wall of the church.
- On the second line, how many letters in Esther’s alias name = A
- Esther passed away in the year of 18BC
- Her husband passed away in the year of 18DE aged FG
The final co-ordinates are at :
N 54 0A.CDE
W 004 3F.GB(C-B)
Please bring your own pen.
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